About Us

Vaughn Water Company started business in 1928. The company has grown from 3 connections in 1928 to over 9300 connections in 2010 and has seen phenomenal growth from 1991 to the present.

The water supply and distribution systems expand with the growth. All of our water supply comes from ground water and usually requires some form of treatment. The Company currently has a variety of treatment systems consisting of four activated carbon plants, four ozone treatment facilities, and one catalytic carbon plant. These nine plants help to make sure you are receiving the highest quality water possible. The remaining three wells do not require special treatment, but all wells have small amounts of chlorine added to the water to make sure the water remains good all the way to your tap.

As the population grows, the Company continues to expand its facilities and grow with the community. We look forward to meeting your water needs for many years to come and are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year to serve your water needs.

Reading Your Meter

Reading your water meter is actually simple and a great way to monitor how much water you are actually using.

Best Watering Times

Vaughn Water customers include properties that are large compared to others in the Bakersfield area. And for properties with a lot of landscaping, a significant portion of water is used to irrigate the property. Therefore, in order to keep water bills manageable, it is a good idea to have a plan.
The best time to water your property is before sunrise so the water has a chance to soak in and doesn't evaporate.

Cubic Feet

Water meters measure water in cubic feet. To understand how much water you are actually using, remember that every cubic foot is 7.5 gallons. In other words, multiply the number of cubic feet you use in a day by 7.5 and you will know how many gallons you are using.

How we Compare

Vaughn Water Company provides some of the most competitive water prices in the Bakersfield Area. In fact, a recent survey indicated that the cost of water was lower than all but one of the local water companies.